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1: Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 1995 Jan;7(1):65-7.Links

Unwanted anal penetration as a physical cause of faecal incontinence.

Engel AF, Kamm MA, Bartram CI.

St Mark's Hospital, London, UK.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate sexual abuse as a cause of faecal incontinence. PATIENTS: Seven patients (two men and five women) with a history of sexual abuse, including anal penetration, and faecal incontinence. METHODS: Anorectal physiological techniques and anal endosonography were used for patient assessment. RESULTS: All seven patients had evidence of internal sphincter disruption and three had additional external anal sphincter dysfunction. CONCLUSION: Unwanted anal penetration can cause permanent structural anal sphincter damage.

PMID: 7866814 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]